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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to San Diego from R16 083

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SAN
jul. 14 — jul. 211
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to San Diego are usually found in February or March, booked 6 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 9 julio 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 466

One-way from

R16 083

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R21 277
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 28/9-4/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 13/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 02m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R1 584 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R3 148 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 julio 2025.

dom. 28/919:25JNB - SAN
1 stop28h 25mBritish Airways
sáb. 4/1019:50SAN - JNB
1 stop28h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/7R18 466
dom. 28/918:50JNB - SAN
2 stops29h 35mDelta
sáb. 4/1022:30SAN - JNB
1 stop36h 10mDelta
Deal found 7/7R18 573
jue. 21/821:15JNB - SAN
1 stop29h 45mAmerican Airlines
jue. 28/815:30SAN - JNB
2 stops30h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/7R22 950
jue. 10/721:20JNB - SAN
2 stops31h 41mUnited Airlines
sáb. 19/78:45SAN - JNB
3 stops38h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/7R26 437
vie. 11/718:50JNB - SAN
2 stops37h 04mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 19/79:59SAN - JNB
2 stops50h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7R29 621
vie. 19/1222:50JNB - SAN
3 stops50h 43mEthiopian Air
sáb. 3/121:55SAN - JNB
2 stops36h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/7R52 428
vie. 11/719:00JNB - SAN
2 stops32h 35mLufthansa
sáb. 19/717:15SAN - JNB
2 stops37h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 7/7R91 140

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Johannesburg

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 28/9

19:25-14:50

1 stop28h 25m

San Diego

sáb. 4/10

19:50-9:25

1 stop28h 35m

R18 466

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 28/9

18:50-15:25

2 stops29h 35m

San Diego

sáb. 4/10

22:30-19:40

1 stop36h 10m

R18 573

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 21/8

21:15-18:00

1 stop29h 45m

San Diego

jue. 28/8

15:30-7:00

2 stops30h 30m

R22 950

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 21/8

19:00-19:38

2 stops33h 38m

San Diego

jue. 28/8

19:21-17:45

3 stops37h 24m

R32 236

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 19/12

22:50-15:33

3 stops50h 43m

San Diego

sáb. 3/1

21:55-20:10

2 stops36h 15m

R52 428

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 13/7

13:55-18:57

2 stops38h 02m

R16 083

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 13/7

19:25-14:50

1 stop28h 25m

R18 609

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 15/12

14:30-15:14

3 stops34h 44m

R19 143

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 13/7

14:30-17:31

3 stops36h 01m

R19 570

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 15/12

20:25-20:16

2 stops33h 51m

R21 295

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to San Diego is 5 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 9 julio 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg to San Diego at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 13% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to San Diego?

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated 9 julio 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, SWISS, andQatar Airways from Johannesburg to San Diego. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from Johannesburg?

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego. You should not have trouble finding flights to San Diego from Johannesburg; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the San Diego airport from Johannesburg. It is only a 4,2 km journey from San Diego (SAN) to San Diego’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to San Diego round-trip?

    Flying on British Airways is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at R18 466. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at R18 573 and R22 950, respectively. These flights start at 4% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to San Diego one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R16 083 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from R18 609 and Ethiopian Air from R19 143 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Johannesburg to San Diego

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to San Diego. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 9 julio 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR16 205AverageR19 603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 609AverageR17 232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 985AverageR19 672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR17 243AverageR17 738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 138AverageR20 252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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